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I'm not going to count them to zero, at least not quietly.
- Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research Founder & Senior Scientist
K26 in Haro Strait
The Center for Whale Research’s Dr. Michael Weiss took this photograph of SRKW male, K26 surfacing for a breath of fresh air during Encounter #45 on July 1, 2021.
Photograph taken under Center for Whale Research Federal permit.
THANK YOU for caring so much about the gravely endangered Southern Resident orcas and the overall health of the ocean in the Pacific Northwest, that you've chosen to become a Center for Whale Research (CWR) MEMBER.
Your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE MEMBERSHIP goes directly to supporting CWR's FIVE DECADES OF RESEARCH of the iconic Southern Resident orcas and empowering educational outreach about this iconic species, while continually defending and speaking for this population of highly-intelligent and sensitive animals that cannot speak for themselves.
The orcas require your help like never before.
YEARS
CELEBRATING
STUDYING THE SOUTHERN RESIDENT ORCAS
The Center for Whale Research’s scientists, staff, and volunteers—with financial support from individuals like you—have studied the Southern Resident (SRKW) and Bigg’s/Transient orcas in the Pacific Northwest for 45 years. In addition, we have continuously advocated for the best interests of the Southern Resident orcas. And we’ve poured our hearts and souls into educating thousands and thousands of people about both orca ecotypes. Our 45-year commitment to these iconic marine mammals persists today.
Our primary goals in 2021 are to continue our important scientific studies (ORCA SURVEY and AERIAL OBSERVATION STUDY) while at the same time informing decision-makers to make choices for the benefit of the Southern Residents: providing these whales with more wild Chinook salmon in a healthier ocean environment.
Read about some of CWR’s ACCOMPLISHMENTS during the past three years; achievements made possible by YOUR financial support.
The Center for Whale Research’s (CWR) scientists, staff, and volunteers—with your financial support—have studied the Southern Resident and Bigg’s/Transient orcas in the Pacific Northwest for FIVE DECADES. In addition, we’ve continuously advocated for the best interests of the gravely endangered Southern Resident orcas. And we’ve poured our hearts and souls into educating thousands and thousands of people about both orca ecotypes.
Ken Balcomb and the Center for Whale Research team’s commitment to these iconic marine mammals persists today. Our primary goal in 2021 is to continue our important orca studies while at the same time informing decision-makers to make choices for the benefit of the Southern Residents: providing our whales with more wild Chinook salmon in a healthier ocean environment.
To celebrate our 45-year milestone and continued work, we have compiled several historic orca moments in this issue of the WHALE Report for your pleasure and knowledge. Enjoy.
The Center for Whale Research’s scientists, staff, and volunteers—with your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE financial support—have studied the Southern Resident (SRKW) and Bigg’s/Transient orcas in the Pacific Northwest for 45 years. In addition, we have continuously advocated for the best interests of the gravely endangered SRKWs. And we’ve poured our hearts and souls into educating thousands and thousands of people about both orca ecotypes. Our five-decade-long commitment to these iconic marine mammals persists today.
Our primary goals in 2021 are to continue our important scientific studies (ORCA SURVEY and AERIAL OBSERVATION STUDY) while at the same time informing decision-makers to make choices for the benefit of the Southern Residents: providing these whales with more wild Chinook salmon in a healthier ocean environment.
The Center for Whale Research is a 501C3 non profit organization registered in Washington State.
CWR ANNUAL Membership
$60 a year, $120 a year, $1,000 a year, or more, every dollar helps us in our science, outreach, and advocacy efforts. Your CWR ANNUAL membership will auto renew on the anniversary date unless you specify otherwise when setting up your membership.
CWR ANNUAL Members receive:
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ORCA SURVEY Southern Resident Killer Whales and Bigg's "Transient" Killer Whales ID Guides (PDF DOWNLOAD of both CWR-created photo-identification matriline guides)
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the WHALE Report Newsletter (4 times a year) featuring population updates, field reports, exclusive videos, free photo download, and much more
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Email notifications of the most recent on the water CWR field staff's Encounters with orcas.
How much would you like to give?
Select Your ANNUAL Membership Donation:
Student/Senior
Individual
Family POD
Big Thanks!
Great Big Thanks!
WOW!
$40
$60
$120
$500
$1,000
Other
How CWR Memberships work:
Once you have selected a CWR ANNUAL Membership donation amount and completed your registration, you will be directed to a web page with your CWR Member password and details about how to log on to the CWR Member webpage. On the Member page, you can download the most recent ORCA SURVEY Southern Resident Killer Whales and Bigg's "Transient" Killer Whales ID Guides, and gain access to the latest issue of the WHALE Report and past issues.
Please note: You can cancel the automatic renewal of your CWR ANNUAL Membership by logging into your registration account and canceling auto renew.
CWR MONTHLY Membership
Becoming a CWR MONTHLY Member supports our efforts on a regular basis. Whether you give $5 or $100 a month, your contribution provides CWR with predictable monthly cash flow to to plan funding of our scientific studies and various projects. We accomplishment what we do only with you help. We can't do it without you.
CWR MONTHLY Members receive:
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ORCA SURVEY Southern Resident Killer Whales and Bigg's "Transient" Killer Whales ID Guides (PDF DOWNLOAD of both CWR-created photo-identification matriline guides)
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the WHALE Report Newsletter (4 times a year) featuring population updates, field reports, exclusive videos, free photo download, and much more
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Email notifications of the most recent on the water CWR field staff's Encounters with orcas.
How much would you like to give?
Select Your MONTHLY Membership Donation:
$5
$10
$15
$25
$50
$100
How CWR Memberships work:
Once you have selected a CWR MONTHLY Membership donation amount and completed your registration, you will be directed to a web page with your CWR Member password and details about how to log on to the CWR Member webpage. On the Member page, you can download the most recent ORCA SURVEY Southern Resident Killer Whales and Bigg's "Transient" Killer Whales ID Guides, and gain access to the latest issue of the WHALE Report and past issues.
Please note: if you have committed to a recurring MONTHLY Membership donation but would like to change the amount or cancel, just send us a quick EMAIL with instructions and we'll look after the rest. This can be done at any time.
CWR GIFT Membership
Do you have family, friends, or colleagues who love orcas? They would be thrilled to receive a CWR GIFT Membership! It's the ideal present for a birthday, anniversary, Christmas, or Valentine's Day, or another special occasion. Choose from student, senior, or individual adult gift membership amounts, or pick a larger gift membership donation from those listed below. Your loved one's will love and appreciate your thoughtfulness . . . helping the whales!
CWR GIFT Members receive:
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ORCA SURVEY Southern Resident Killer Whales and Bigg's "Transient" Killer Whales ID Guides (PDF DOWNLOAD of both CWR-created photo-identification matriline guides)
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the WHALE Report Newsletter (4 times a year) featuring population updates, field reports, exclusive videos, free photo download, and much more
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Email notifications of the most recent on the water CWR field staff's Encounters with orcas.
How CWR GIFT Memberships work:
Select a CWR GIFT Membership category, key in the Gift Recipient Name and Gift Recipient Email Address, and Add to Cart. During the payment process, you will asked the date you would like your loved one to be notified by email about their new CWR GIFT Membership and the wording of a special gift message. We will do the rest.
Please note: CWR GIFT Memberships DO NOT automatically renew on the purchase date. Please advise us if you would like to renew this gift. We will send you an email reminder when the gift membership has expired.
Student/Senior
Individual
Family POD
Big Thanks!
Great Big Thanks!
WOW!
$40
$60
$120
$500
$1,000
Other
OTHER Ways to Give
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Donate in HONOR or MEMORY
Make a one-time Donation to the Center for Whale Research in HONOR or MEMORY of a loved one, friend, or colleague. Others in this person's life will be pleased to be able to donate to a cause that was close to the honoree's or deceased's heart. Along with your Donation, you have the opportunity to honor or memorialize your thoughts in words.
Sample wording a Donation in Memory
These are real words included with a Donation in memory of a person who loved the orcas. Just shy of fifty people made donations in memory or honor of this person.
“In memory of [person's name]. Gone too soon. But whose favorite cause was saving the Orcas.”
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FUNDRAISE for the Orcas
Whether you are one person, a couple, a group, or a company/organization, the money you raise will go directly to support actions and research to help the Southern Resident orcas avoid extinction.
INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS
Special Occasions
Celebrate important times in your life by helping the families of the Southern Resident orca community.
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Birthdays or Special Anniversaries
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Graduations or Retirements
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Weddings
Activities
Fundraising, as part of a group, for something you believe in, is very rewarding.
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Bake or Art Sales
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Holiday Parties or Pub Nights
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Walk, Run, Bike, or Kayak-athons
Classroom Fundraisers
Children learn about compassion, charity, and teamwork, and the importance of protecting the natural environment.
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Green-Climate Cleanups
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Art Exhibitions or Talent Shows
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Lemonade Stands or Car Washes
BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
Workplace Initiatives
Supporting meaningful conservation efforts is a great way to show your commitment to a healthier planet.
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Employee-matching Donations
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Percentage of Sales Proceeds
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Employee Achievement
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Birthdays or Milestone Anniversaries
ORGANIZING a Fundraiser - Start by choosing the type of fundraiser you would like to orgranize:
ORGANIZING a Fundraiser - Start by choosing the type of fundraiser you would like to orgranize:
